Dom Pérignon Brut
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Drink now through 2040
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Fresh oysters, seared scallops, roasted poultry
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The 2012 vintage in Champagne is widely celebrated as a modern miracle, overcoming a tumultuous spring of frost, torrential rains, and devastating hailstorms to deliver an August of perfect, radiant sunshine. This dramatic meteorological turnaround allowed the grapes to achieve an extraordinary, dualistic balance of high sugar levels and tense, vibrant acidity. The wine itself is a masterclass in tension and harmony, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, including the historic plots of Hautvillers. Aged for nearly a decade on its lees, this vintage captures a singular energy, characterized by its multi-dimensional nose of white flowers, stone fruits, and toasted brioche, grounded by a profound, chalky minerality that speaks directly to the region's ancient soils.
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Named after the legendary 17th-century Benedictine monk who pioneered winemaking techniques at the Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon is a world-renowned prestige Champagne house based in Épernay, France. Now owned by Moët & Chandon, the house is defined by its uncompromising commitment to vintage-only releases, meaning each bottling is crafted exclusively from the harvest of a single exceptional year. Composed of a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the wines undergo a minimum of eight years of cellar aging on the lees to develop their signature complexity, tension, and silky texture. The iconic Dom Pérignon Brut stands as the benchmark of this meticulous philosophy, celebrated globally for its precise minerality, vibrant acidity, and profound aging potential.